Cucina vs Star and Garter:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Cucina had more branded searches than Star and Garter among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand. Cucina had about 1,020 branded searches, while Star and Garter had 480. Cucina made up 8.8% of all Oamaru and Waitaki restaurant searches we track, and Star and Garter accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants, both Cucina and Star and Garter appeared in all three answers. Cucina was mentioned before Star and Garter in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Cucina, about 2 searches for every 1 for Star and Garter
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Cucina, named ahead of Star and Garter in every answer
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Top Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both Cucina and Star and Garter showed up in all three answers. Cucina was listed before Star and Garter in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Cucina3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Star and Garter3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Scotts Brewing Co2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Riverstone Kitchen2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Del Mar1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Oamaru, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Oamaru, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Oamaru, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oamaru restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oamaru dinner”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Cucina or Star and Garter more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cucina and Star and Garter by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Cucina, Star and Garter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Scotts Brewing Co | Riverstone Kitchen | Del Mar | Cucina | Star and Garter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41% | 36% | 9.8% | 7.7% | 5.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.9% | 36.5% | 8.9% | 8.2% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 40% | 35.3% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.4% | 30.3% | 8.3% | 10.4% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.8% | 31.3% | 10.5% | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.7% | 37% | 12.4% | 10.3% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 35.6% | 36.4% | 13.1% | 9.5% | 5.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.3% | 38.9% | 14.5% | 12.4% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.8% | 35.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | 4.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 37% | 30.1% | 15.9% | 11.6% | 5.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.8% | 32.7% | 13.3% | 10.3% | 4.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 40.7% | 34.5% | 11.8% | 8.8% | 4.2% |
How has branded search for Cucina and Star and Garter changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cucina was ahead of Star and Garter in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Cucina’s share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand moved from 7.7% to 8.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Star and Garter’s share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Cucina lost share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 8.8%.
In October 2026, Star and Garter lost share of searches among Oamaru and Waitaki restaurants in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 4.2%.
How are Cucina’s and Star and Garter’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cucina’s and Star and Garter’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Cucina
2 branded search terms
- cucina oamaru
- cucina restaurant oamaru
Star and Garter
1 branded search term
- star and garter oamaru
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